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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,548 and 14,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,548 and 14,840 is: 20,878.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548 : 14,840 = 14,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548/14,840 = 14,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548x = 14,840 × 14,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548x = 220,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,225,600/10,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.42

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